First on the First 5K
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OhioHealth First On The First 5K, Otterbein University
The OhioHealth First On The First 5K is a New Year 5K Run/Walk scheduled for January 1, 2027 at Otterbein University, 180 Center St., Westerville, Ohio 43081. The route starts and finishes near the Clements Center.
Distances
- 5K Run / Walk
Event inclusions listed for participants include a post-race party with Yabo's Tacos, an official unisex technical event shirt, an official finisher's medal, an official race bib, and free race photos provided by OhioHealth.
Registration fees are listed as $40 through November 5, $45 through December 10, and $50 through race day. A group discount reduces the per-person fee by $5 when three people register together using the promo code 2026SAVE15.
Packet pickup is offered at Fleet Feet Sports Lewis Center, 1270 E. Powell Rd., Lewis Center, Ohio 43035. Pickup is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30 and Wednesday, December 31, with advertised hours of 11am–7pm on December 30 and 11am–5pm on December 31. A friend or family member may collect a packet for a registrant.
Event policies include a no refund policy, bib transfers allowed at $15 each, strollers allowed, no pets allowed, and service animals trained to assist a person with a disability are welcome. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
